Fountain of the Verona Madonna

The Fountain of the Verona Madonna is located in the center of Piazza delle Erbe. This is one of the most famous architectural monuments of the city, the property of the Scaliger era. The fountain was built in 1368, when the city water supply was being repaired.

There is a sign that tourists who visit Verona throw a coin into the fountain. It is believed that this will bring good luck in business. The roots of this custom come from those times when many transactions were concluded near the famous fountain by merchants.

The prototype of the Madonna was an ancient Roman sculpture of 380.

In the hands of Madonna - a scroll depicting the coat of arms of Verona. The pedestal on which the statue stands is surrounded by eight sculptures, from the masks of which water flows.

Together with other famous places of Verona, the Madonna Fountain is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.